Route from Ashford to Breckland

The distance between Ashford and Breckland is 140 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Ashford, County: Kent, England
To: Breckland, County: Norfolk, England
140 mi , 2 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ashford to Breckland on map



Driving directions from Ashford to Breckland

140 mi 2 h 28 min
1.
Head northeast on Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
2.
Continue onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
349 ft
3.
Turn left onto Park Street
500 ft
4.
Continue slightly right
0.3 mi
5.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
115 ft
6.
Continue right onto New Street (A292)
725 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chart Road (A292)
52 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Chart Road (A292)
775 ft
9.
Turn right onto A292
259 ft
10.
Turn left onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
436 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 1st exit
21 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
15.
Merge right onto M20
18 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: Maidstone
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left towards Maidstone
1152 ft
18.
Enter The Running Horse Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M20: Ashford
10 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards M20: Ashford
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit
152 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout
1143 ft
22.
Merge right onto A229
2.2 mi
23.
Take the ramp
1024 ft
24.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
718 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1079 ft
26.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M2
57 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M2
0.4 mi
28.
Keep right onto M2
5.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.2 mi
30.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A282: Dartford Crossing
1 mi
32.
Merge right onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.5 mi
33.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
34.
Continue towards M25: (M11
15.8 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (S): London (NE & C)
0.5 mi
36.
Keep right towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
37.
Merge right onto M11
14 mi
38.
Keep right onto M11
13.5 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards A11: Newmarket
2 mi
40.
Continue onto Newmarket Road (A11)
11.9 mi
41.
Merge right onto Newmarket Bypass (A14)
6.6 mi
42.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
43.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A11
371 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.2 mi
45.
Enter Thetford Rounadbout and take the 1st exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
220 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
0.8 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
179 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.4 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
142 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.9 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thetford Road (A1075)
52 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Road (A1075)
3.6 mi
53.
Continue onto Watton Road (A1075)
0.5 mi
54.
Continue onto Hockham Road (A1075)
1248 ft
55.
Continue onto Wretham Road (A1075)
1.4 mi
56.
Go straight onto Thetford Road (A1075)
2.5 mi
57.
Continue onto Watton Road (A1075)
0.4 mi
58.
Continue onto Thetford Road (A1075)
2.6 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Road (A1075)
114 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Road (A1075)
0.5 mi
61.
Continue onto Memorial Way (A1075)
410 ft
62.
Make a sharp right onto Norwich Road (B1108)
0.4 mi
63.
Turn left onto Hunters Oak
276 ft
64.
Turn left to stay on Hunters Oak
375 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Ashford to Breckland with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Ashford to Breckland. The journey using petrol will set you back 24.3 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 12.15 pounds (£24.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 8.1 pounds (£24.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 6.08 pounds (£24.3 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Ashford and Breckland is approximately 140.34 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 17 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (17 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 24.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Ashford to Breckland is 24.3 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Ashford to Breckland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.7 £ (15.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.13 £ (15.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.85 £ (15.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ashford to Breckland

The most time-consuming route from Ashford to Breckland spans a distance of 156.02 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ashford to Breckland by car?

The cheapest route from Ashford to Breckland is the first suggested route (140mi, 2h 28min) and costs 24.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ashford to Breckland is the second suggested route (156mi, 3h 6min) and costs 27 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Ashford to Breckland?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 140mi (distance from Ashford to Breckland) and its duration is 2h 28min. The slowest route is 156mi, and its duration is 3h 6min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ashford to Breckland by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ashford to Breckland. It provides driving directions from Ashford to Breckland, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ashford - Breckland route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Ashford to Breckland with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Ashford located?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Breckland?

Breckland is located in Norfolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 58 meters above sea level. Breckland has coordinates 52.5716157o,0.8354678o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Breckland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.